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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
Bell & RossBR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR
MSRP $96,120

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR52 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR$96,120

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
Skeleton
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
BR-CAL.389
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$96,120

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR is noted for its comfortable 40mm square case with well-rounded edges and a bold, artistic design. Reviewers highlight its wearable case that seamlessly integrates with the strap and a well-executed dial structure. The watch features a Kenissi-manufactured calibre with a 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification, though one source notes the absence of hour markers on the dial. The BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR is priced at $7,200 USD. Overall, reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-X3 TOURBILLON MICRO-ROTOR for its comfortable wearability and artistic dial execution.

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